CVE-2017-10055 Cross-site scripting in iPlanet Web Server
Unauthenticated attackers can exploit a cross-site scripting vulnerability in the admin interface to read and modify server data.
- Exploited in the wild
- Not known
- Login needed
- Not needed
- Attackable
- Over the internet
- Victim action needed
- A user has to click or open something
- Fix
- None listed
What is CVE-2017-10055?
CVE-2017-10055 is a medium-severity cross-site scripting vulnerability in Oracle Corporation iPlanet Web Server, published on 19 Oct 2017. An attacker can exploit it over the internet without logging in, and only if a user opens a file or follows a link.
Official description
Vulnerability in the Oracle iPlanet Web Server component of Oracle Fusion Middleware (subcomponent: Admin Graphical User Interface). The supported version that is affected is 7.0. Easily exploitable vulnerability allows unauthenticated attacker with network access via HTTP to compromise Oracle iPlanet Web Server. Successful attacks require human interaction from a person other than the attacker and while the vulnerability is in Oracle iPlanet Web Server, attacks may significantly impact additional products. Successful attacks of this vulnerability can result in unauthorized update, insert or delete access to some of Oracle iPlanet Web Server accessible data as well as unauthorized read access to a subset of Oracle iPlanet Web Server accessible data. CVSS 3.0 Base Score 6.1 (Confidentiality and Integrity impacts). CVSS Vector: (CVSS:3.0/AV:N/AC:L/PR:N/UI:R/S:C/C:L/I:L/A:N).
Which versions are affected by CVE-2017-10055?
It affects 1 product.
Products include Oracle Iplanet Web Server.
How do I fix CVE-2017-10055?
No fix has been published for CVE-2017-10055 yet. Limit exposure of the affected software until one is available.
Escape output for the context it lands in and set a strict Content Security Policy. Upgrading the affected component is the real fix. More about Cross-site scripting.
Is CVE-2017-10055 being exploited?
There is no known exploitation of CVE-2017-10055 in the wild and no public exploit code.
Other vulnerabilities in Oracle Corporation iPlanet Web Server
Sources
Also known as GHSA-m2r5-m7x2-wpqg.